Teacher of Science (suitable for ECTs) at Edgar Wood Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/EWA/80798
  Location
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, Greater Manchester, OL10 2QN
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
  Closing Date
Midday, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 29th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 29th June 2026
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About this Role

Edgar Wood Academy is looking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Science to join our successful and expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a modern, well-equipped learning environment and play a key role in shaping a growing school.

Why join Edgar Wood Academy?

  • State-of-the-art laboratories and facilities
  • A strong and supportive Science department
  • A culture of high expectations and high support
  • Access to Trust-wide expertise and CPD through Altus Education Partnership
  • Opportunities to contribute to an evolving and ambitious curriculum

ECTs – excellent support offered

  • We are committed to developing outstanding teachers and offer:
  • A comprehensive ECT programme
  • Expert mentoring and instructional coaching
  • Reduced timetable (where applicable)
  • Clear pathways for career progression

About the role

You will:

  • Teach Science across KS3 and KS4 (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
  • Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons
  • Promote curiosity, enquiry and scientific thinking
  • Support students to achieve strong GCSE outcomes

What we are looking for

  • A degree in a Science subject
  • QTS (or working towards it)
  • A passion for teaching and inspiring young people
  • Strong classroom practice and high expectations
  • Commitment to our values: Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect

Join us

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a growing school that values both its students and its staff.

Edgar Wood Academy and Altus Education Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and verification of identity and right to work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.


Contact Details

  Recruitment
  recruitment@altusep.com

Edgar Wood Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please use this section to support your application for the post. In your statement, you should explain how your skills, knowledge, experience, and personal qualities meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification. You should provide clear and relevant examples from your employment, education, training, or voluntary experience to demonstrate your suitability for the role. When giving examples, outline what you did, how you did it, and the outcome or impact of your actions. Please note that applications submitted without a supporting statement, or those that do not provide sufficient detail to demonstrate how the requirements are met, may not be shortlisted for interview.

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